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General Assistant - Aviation Catering

Posted 11 hours 54 minutes ago by First Call Contract Services, Ltd.

Permanent
Full Time
Hospitality & Tourism Jobs
Sussex, Crawley, United Kingdom, RH100
Job Description

We are currently recruiting General Assistant to join our London Gatwick catering team operation. This is a fast-paced, hands on role working within a secure, aviation-regulated environment.

If you thrive in busy settings and are flexible to work across different operational areas, this is a great opportunity to join a growing team.

Role Overview

As a General Assistant, you will be required to work across multiple departments including:

  • Dishwash

  • Production

  • Pick & Pack

You will support daily operations to ensure airline catering standards are met and production schedules are maintained.

Pay Rate: £12.81/hr. Shift Pattern
  • 4 on / 2 off rolling roster

  • 8.5-hour shifts

  • Early shift: 06:00 start

  • Late shift: 10:00-11:00 start

  • Night shifts available (role dependent)

Benefits
  • Free meals on shift

  • On-site parking

Key Responsibilities
  • Rotate stock to maximise shelf life

  • Record and report food wastage

  • Record and report breakages (china, glass, equipment)

  • Ensure production schedules are met

Department Duties

Dishwash

  • Dispose of waste using correct equipment

  • Load catering equipment as per training

  • Ensure wash machines are running at correct temperatures

  • Check equipment for cleanliness and damage

Production

  • Ensure all airline products meet required specifications

  • Supply products to relevant departments in an organised manner

  • Pack production trolleys and carts according to passenger volumes

Pick & Pack

  • Check all products prior to packing

  • Pack carts to required standards based on passenger numbers

  • Carry out final search and screening checks

Skills & Experience
  • Minimum 1 year catering experience (desirable)

  • Good communication and teamwork skills

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Good literacy skills (written and spoken English)

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